If you want to be an author, or your interested in writers, you need to take a look at this event. It’s an exciting exhibit of original letters and writings by 19th Century American authors featuring Mark Twain, Poe, Washington Irving, Harriett Beecher Stowe and others. The exhibit starts on June 19 and continues through June 28. Admission is free. Museum hours of operation are 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Tuesday through Saturday and 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM Sunday.
For more information visit the website www.karpeles.com
Archives for June 2008
Tom Waits – Jacksonville, Florida
Times Union Ctr Perf Arts Moran Theater, Jacksonville, FL
Tue, Jul 1, 2008 08:00 PM
Art Adventures for Kids at Cummer – Jacksonville
The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens offer classes in painting, printmaking, collage and construction with changing themes for kids 6-12 on Saturdays. Sign up for one class or sign up for them all. Members $10 per class, Non-members $15 per class. June 21 – Seeing Art in the Ordinary. July 12 and 19 – Drawing with a Close Eye. August 9 and 16 – Body Contours. For more information or to register, please call (904) 355-0630.
www.cummer.org
Tour of Amelia Island Lighthouse, Florida
A shuttle to the lighthouse departs from the Fernandina Recreation Center on Atlantic Ave. Pre-registration is required at least 24 hours in advance. Adults $5, Children 12 and under $3. (904) 277-7350
AT&T Free Tuesdays at Cummer – Jacksonville, Florida
AT&T Free Tuesdays on June 17th at The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens. Cummer is open to the public, free of charge, every Tuesday from 4 to 9 p.m.
Visitors can view the museum’s Masterworks collection, stroll the historic riverfront gardens and experience Art Connections.
Sponsored by AT&T
For more information visitwww.cummer.org